2014 IHCP Annual Provider Seminar Prior Authorization 101 For Traditional Medicaid and Care Select This presentation can be downloaded at: www.advantageplan.com/advcareselect DOC-1212-14
Agenda Prior Authorization Overview What Requires PA & Supporting Documentation Universal PA Form Overview Common Reasons for PA Suspension/Denial Elective Inpatient Admission PA PA details for: Medicaid Rehabilitation Option (MRO), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF), Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy, and Diabetic Supplies Hospice Transportation Provider Prior Authorization Appeals Questions?
Prior Authorization ADVANTAGE adjudicates all Traditional Medicaid, Care Select (including MDwise CS Members), Medicaid Rehabilitation Option (MRO), PRTF PA requests, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program admissions By contract, ADVANTAGE is responsible for: Processing PA requests Making medical necessity determinations PA decisions based on OMPP approved guidelines Notifying providers and members of the determination
Helpful Hints to Get Started for all PA Requests Always verify eligibility on PA submission date and date of service; Suspended PA requests must be completed within 30 days by the provider; PA decisions made within five (5) business days for CS and Traditional Medicaid; Submit PA to the member s health plan; Fax the PA form along with supporting documents together Web InterChange -allows providers to submit non-pharmacy PA requests Mail Submit PA request form along with supporting documents; Phone Urgent PA request as well as Elective Inpatient Admission PA s
General PA Overview Indiana Health Coverage Programs Prior Authorization Request Form (universal PA form) is to be used by all providers for all PA requests, except dental, pharmacy, and MCE non-mro Behavioral Health PA. Since January 1, 2011, only the universal PA form has been accepted by Traditional FFS PA, Care Select & MCE s (HHW & HIP). Provider PA decision letters sent to mail to address in IndianaAIM or noted on PA request form (Note: Ensure Mail to address is updated). Please refer to BT201045 for further information. Please note: The MCE Outpatient Therapy Request (OTR) PA form must be used when requesting non-mro behavioral health PA for HHW and HIP members.
General PA Overview Important Universal PA Form Instructions The requesting and rendering provider s National Provider Identifier (NPI) or Legacy Provider ID (LPI) are required. The provider s copy of the Universal Prior Authorization Request Decision form is sent to the mail to address that corresponds to the requesting provider s NPI or LPI entered in this field. If the requesting provider information does not have a valid service location, a PA decision letter is not generated. Therefore, providers must enter the correct NPI or LPI to ensure that the PA decision letter is mailed to the correct mail to address. Note: Information found in the IHCP Provider Manual Ch 6, Section 2,
General PA Overview Required forms located at www.indianamedicaid.com in forms section; Universal PA form for medical and behavioral health (Care Select or Traditional Medicaid only) - Universal PA form (Instructions) Prior Review and Authorization Dental Request form Prior Authorization - System Update Request Form Certificate of medical necessity forms (i.e. oxygen, hearing aids, hospital beds, etc)
General PA Overview Determine if a service or item requires PA in Traditional Medicaid and Care Select (CS): Use the IHCP fee schedule: www.indianamedicaid.com; More information found in the IHCP Provider Manual Ch. 6, Indiana Administrative Code (IAC), bulletins, banner pages, and newsletters; Providers can review billing and coverage information in Ch. 8; Check PA status using PA inquiry function in Web InterChange PRIOR to contacting the CMO; Providers must submit PA supporting documentation via fax or mail;
General PA Overview Screen prints from Fee Schedule on www.indianamedicaid.com The Program PA Values descriptors are: 1. PA required for Traditional Medicaid and Hoosier Healthwise. 2. PA required for Traditional Medicaid and Hoosier Healthwise, with the exception of Package C. 3. PA only required for Package C. 4. PA not required.
Supporting PA Documentation General PA Overview PA must be submitted on the appropriate PA request form and be supported by appropriate medical necessity documentation; Examples of Supporting Documentation: certificate of medical necessity form treatment plan/plan of care physician order physician notes other documentation supporting medical necessity Note: ADVANTAGE retains the right to suspend a PA request to request additional information to make medical necessity determinations.
General PA Overview The following provider types can submit PA requests via Web interchange: Chiropractor Dentist Doctor of Medicine Doctor of Osteopathy Home Health Agency (authorized agent) Hospice Hospitals Optometrist Podiatrist Psychologist endorsed as a Health Service Practitioner in Psychology (HSPP) Transportation providers NOTE: ALL provider types can check PA request status via Web InterChange.
General PA Overview Q. What medical necessity documentation is needed beyond medical clearance forms? A. Medical necessity requires medical clearance forms are completed and that the reviewer be able to appreciate the functional limitations due to illness or injury that require the necessary equipment Thorough documentation outlines not just what the individual cannot do, but what they are capable of doing as well Please document specific functional limitations of the member to demonstrate medical necessity
Top 5 PA Suspension/Denial Reasons Certificate of medical necessity missing/incomplete Home health plan of care missing/incomplete Incomplete PA form Missing physician orders, signed by physician (Physician Assistant and Advanced Nurse Practitioners are not acceptable per IAC) Clinical documentation missing
Elective Inpatient Admissions PA is required for all non-emergent inpatient hospital admissions; Including all elective or planned inpatient hospital admissions; Applies to medical and surgical inpatient admissions; ER admissions, routine deliveries, and newborn stays will not require PA; Milliman Guidelines applied as criteria for appropriate admission; exceptions approved based upon medical necessity; NOTE: Required for all Care Select and Traditional Medicaid members effective January 1, 2011 (see BT201060)
Elective Inpatient Admissions Providers are required to contact ADVANTAGE at least 2 business days/ (48 hours) prior to admission; All inpatient hospital PA s will be requested via telephone: ADVANTAGE (1-800-784-3981) Facility must call prior to the admission and provide criteria for medical necessity; For Non-Emergent ER and urgent care admissions that occur outside normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, providers will have 48 hours from the time of admission to request PA from ADVANTAGE.
Elective Inpatient Admissions Retro-Active PA Request For dual members if Medicare will not cover the inpatient stay because the member has exhausted Medicare benefit or if the stay is not a Medicarecovered service, providers must request PA. You will need to provide documentation of the Medicare denial. For members newly enrolled or re-enrolled in the Medicaid program with a retro-eligibility date assigned by the program, providers should request PA.
Elective Inpatient Admissions Provide the following information Member name and RID number; Procedure requested, including current CPT code; Location service is to be performed (facility); Medical condition being treated (ICD-9/10-CM) code; Admitting Physician or surgeon; Date of Admission; Estimated length of stay (LOS); NPI (Hospital); If retro request, due to Medicare denial, provide a copy of Medicare denial documentation
PA for Medicaid Rehabilitation Option (MRO) Services ADVANTAGE reviews only the PA requests for: Retroactive eligibility Service package not approved by DARMA Additional units of service are required before the end of the Service Package Services requested, but not contained in initial Service Package Key elements of medical necessity determination: Level of Need demonstrated per Adult Needs & Strengths Assessment (ANSA) or Child & Adolescent Needs & Strengths (CANS) Assessment Change in condition or severity of condition Identified therapeutic benefit Services are consistent with MRO policy Services are for the direct behavioral impact of the member
PA for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Services All PAs managed by ADVANTAGE; Members converted to FFS upon entry into program for out-of-state neurocognitive rehabilitation; PA requests primarily come from Rehabilitation Facilities, brain injury specialists, and families; Medical necessity is determined by: Initial services available in Indiana have been utilized (Acute Inpatient and Outpatient services); Services necessary for continued rehabilitation or management of adverse behaviors are not available in Indiana; Potential for improvement is identified; Mayo-Portland Scale demonstrates functional impairment;
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Treatment Facility (PRTF) PA Requests PA requests from PRTF and acute behavioral health facilities are processed by ADVANTAGE; BT200404 guides the admission criteria; Member transitions to FFS while in program and returns to FFS or RBMC upon dismissal; Therapeutic benefit of residential treatment is evaluated based upon the member s condition and proposed treatment interventions; Response to interventions on risk behaviors determines medical necessity for continued stay;
Reminder: The IHCP requires PA for outpatient mental health services exceeding established limits BANNER BR201313 IHCP requires PA for mental health services provided in an outpatient or office setting in excess of 20 units per member, per rendering provider, per rolling 12-month period; Providers must submit a current plan of treatment and progress notes explaining the necessity and effectiveness of therapy with the PA request and make the plan available for audit purposes; Outpatient mental health services rendered in combination with E&M services; PA requirements for both must be met; PA is required for E&M services in excess of 30 visits per member, per rendering provider, per rolling 12-month period; Please see Banner BR201313 for a listing of E/M CPT codes subject to mental health services limitations and PA requirements;
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy PA The current therapy guidelines of FSSA indicate approval when medically reasonable and necessary; Prior review and authorization are required for all therapy services with the following exceptions: Initial evaluations; Emergency respiratory therapy; Any combination of therapy services ordered in writing by a physician at the patient s hospital discharge, up to 30 hours, sessions, or visits in 30 calendar days; Deductible and co-payment for services covered by Medicare Part B; Oxygen equipment and supplies necessary for the delivery of oxygen in nursing facilities included in the facility s per diem rate; Therapy services provided by a nursing facility, or large private or small intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disability (ICF/IID), which are included in the facility s per diem rate;
Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy PA All home health services require PA, except services ordered in writing by a physician before the patient s discharge from a hospital, and that do not exceed 120 hours within 30 days of discharge. These limits refer to services provided by a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and home health aide. Therapies such as occupational, physical, and speech are limited to 30 units of service within 30 days of an inpatient discharge from a hospital. Members may have Waiver Services that cover additional therapy not usually covered under IHCP benefits; Please review Provider Manual Chapter 6 (6-59) for further information regarding PA for therapy services;
PA for Diabetic Supplies Indiana Medicaid has chosen Abbott Diabetes Care and Roche Diagnostics as preferred vendors to supply blood glucose monitors and diabetic test strips for all Indiana Medicaid and HIP members. See (BT201055) for the Preferred Diabetic Supply List (PDSL). Submit PA requests to ADVANTAGE (for Traditional Medicaid & Care Select) for any diabetic item not on the PDSL. Effective 2/1/2007 Diabetic supplies require all of the following PA criteria for additional units of A4253 (Diabetic Test Strips); A signed statement of medical necessity. A clear medical recommendation of the number of additional units required to meet the patient s medical need. A hemoglobin A1C test dated within 90 days prior to the PA request for additional units of A4253
PA for Hospice All PAs managed by ADVANTAGE Health Solutions FFS PA Dept; IHCP hospice providers must submit documentation to ADVANTAGE PA Department within 10 days of the member s election effective date, and for each benefit period for approval of the hospice benefit; Hospice analyst reviews the following documentation for accuracy and completeness to authorize services: Medicaid Physician Certification form Indicates the hospice member s prognosis and diagnosis that prompted hospice election; Medicaid Hospice Election form Indicates the IHCP member s willingness to choose the service; Medicaid Hospice Plan of Care form Monitors treatment modalities and processes;
PA for Hospice (cont.) PA is required for any IHCP-covered service not related to the hospice member s terminal condition, if PA is otherwise required; PA is not required for pharmacy services (for conditions not related to the member s terminal condition), dental services, vision care services, and emergency services; Managed Care Members Electing the Hospice Benefit Members enrolled in HHW, HIP, or Care Select must dis-enroll from the CMO or MCE before hospice authorization can be completed; Members who elect to enroll in the IHCP hospice benefit become eligible for hospice care the day following dis-enrollment from the CMO or MCE; The hospice provider may start billing the IHCP the day after the individual is dis-enrolled from the CMO or MCE; Hospice provider must fax the hospice election form to the ADVANTAGE Health Solutions-FFS PA Department to initiate the dis-enrollment of the member from the CMO or MCE. ADVANTAGE s Hospice dis-enrollment fax line is (317) 810-4488.
Transportation Prior authorization (PA) is required for the following transportation services: Trips exceeding 20 one-way trips per member, per rolling 12-month period, with certain exceptions; Trips of 50 miles or more one way, including all codes associated with the trip (wait time, parent or attendant, additional attendant, and mileage); Interstate transportation or transportation services rendered by a provider located out-of-state in a non-designated area; Train or bus services; Airline or air ambulance services; Transportation is limited to 20 one-way trips per member, per rolling calendar year. Transportation providers may request authorization for members that exceed 20 one-way trips. Examples of situations that require frequent medical intervention include, but are not limited to, prenatal care, chemotherapy, and certain other therapy services. Additional trips are not approved for routine medical services.
Transportation (Cont.) PA may be granted up to one year following the date of service. PA must include the following information: Procedure codes for requested services Patients age Level of service required (such as wheelchair van, ambulance or taxi) Reason for destination of services Frequency of services and treatment per the physicians order Total mileage for each trip Total waiting time for each trip in hours PA requests MUST include a brief description of the anticipated care and description of the clinical circumstances necessitating the need for transportation. Please refer to Chapter 6 (6-73) of the IHCP Provider Manual for additional information
General PA Overview PA Submission Procedures Effective November 1, 2013, when PA is required for services rendered to members as FFS & Care Select, the appropriate forms must be completed and submitted to: ADVANTAGE Health Solutions FFS OR ADVANTAGE Health Solutions Care Select ATTN: Prior Authorization Dept. ATTN: Prior Authorization Dept. P.O. Box 40789 P.O. Box 80068 Indianapolis, IN 46240 Indianapolis, IN 46280 Telephone: 1-800-269-5720 Telephone: 1-800-784-3981 Fax: 1-800-689-2759 Fax: 1-800-689-2759 Please Note: Our PA staff is more than willing to discuss the outcome of individual PA submissions if the provider needs clarification or further explanation. Please feel free to contact our PA departments and ask for a PA supervisor to discuss.
Provider PA Appeals Administrative Review (1st Level) completed by the CMO or FFS PA department that denied the request. *Note: If the member has been assigned to a different program since the PA was denied, providers can either appeal to the PA vendor that denied the original request or submit a new PA request for review to the current CMO or FFS PA vendor. Administrative Hearing (2nd Level) after exhausting the administrative review process (1st Level), providers can further appeal the decision by requesting an administrative hearing conducted between the provider, IFSSA, the CMO or FFS PA vendor, and an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).
Administrative Review (1st Level) Administrative review of an adverse PA decision must be submitted within seven (7) working days of the PA decision letter. Failure to request a timely administrative review results in the loss of the right to request an administrative hearing. The CMO or FFS PA vendor medical directors or designees render the administrative review decision of the health plan within seven (7) working days of receipt of all necessary documentation.
Administrative Review (1st Level) To initiate, providers must include the following information with the request: Copy of the original PA form; Summary letter, including pertinent reasons the services are medically necessary; Include the PA number, member s name, and member RID number; Include any medical records, equipment consultations, progress notes, case histories, and therapy evaluation that support the medical necessity; Name, telephone number, and address of the provider submitting the request; For inpatient hospitalizations please send entire medical record for review; CMO or FFS PA vendor must receive entire medical record within forty-five (45) calendar days after discharge; Decision letters are mailed to the provider and member;
Administrative Hearing (2nd Level) After exhausting the administrative review process (1st Level), providers can further appeal the decision by requesting an administrative hearing conducted between the provider, IFSSA, the CMO or FFS PA vendor, and an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Provider requests for administrative hearings must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the administrative review decision to this address: Hearings and Appeals Section, MS-04 Indiana Family and Social Services Administration 402 W. Washington St, Room E034 Indianapolis, IN 46204-2773 NOTE: The State will schedule a meeting and inform the provider and the CMO or FFS PA vendor of the date, time, and location for the hearing.
PA Department Contact Information ADVANTAGE Health Solutions, Inc. sm www.advantageplan.com/advcareselect 1-800-784-3981 Care Select PA 1-800-269-5720 Traditional PA ADVANTAGE adjudicates all Traditional Medicaid, Care Select, Medicaid Rehabilitation Option (MRO), PRTF PA requests, and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program admissions All PA for prescription drugs are processed and adjudicated by Catamaran Corporation and not the CMOs;
ADVANTAGE Contact Information Provider Relations Kelvin Orr Director of Network Development and Provider Contracting Phone: 317.573.6572; Email: korr@advantageplan.com Dan Green Provider Relations and Contract Specialist Phone: 317.816.6760; Email: dgreen@advantageplan.com Katie Shull Phone: 317.573.2795; Email: kshull@advantageplan.com
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